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NFL · 2026-10-11

Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

Minnesota Vikings ML

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PREDICTION SCREEN

RAW likes Minnesota Vikings to win.

WHY RAW LIKES IT

  • Minnesota pass rush versus New Orleans' high-pressure, high-sack protection play.
  • Minnesota keeping opponents from scoring versus New Orleans' last-ranked scoring defense.
  • Minnesota's proven special-teams reliability.

BIGGEST CONCERN

Minnesota is without Darrisaw and may also lack O'Neill, Jefferson and Addison.

WHAT COULD GO WRONG

  • Chase Young's pass rush directly attacks Minnesota's depleted tackle situation.
  • New Orleans has a productive passing quarterback and an available high-volume receiver in Olave.

BOTTOM LINE

Minnesota pass rush versus New Orleans' high-pressure, high-sack protection play. The concern: Minnesota is without Darrisaw and may also lack O'Neill, Jefferson and Addison.

VIEW FULL RESEARCH

Independent matchup research verdict for Minnesota Vikings ML: MIXED / LEAN REMAINS. Minnesota’s pass rush matched directly with New Orleans’ protection issues, while its defense and special teams provided additional support. Minnesota’s depleted tackle and receiver group created a credible path for Chase Young and the Saints passing game to disrupt the Vikings.

All saved reasons

  • Minnesota pass rush versus New Orleans’ high-pressure, high-sack protection profile.
  • Minnesota defensive scoring prevention versus New Orleans’ last-ranked scoring defense.
  • Minnesota’s proven special-teams reliability.

All saved concerns

  • Minnesota is without Darrisaw and may also lack O’Neill, Jefferson and Addison.
  • Chase Young’s pass rush directly attacks Minnesota’s depleted tackle situation.
  • New Orleans has a productive passing quarterback and an available high-volume receiver in Olave.

Result

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